Powers Dam
Powers Dam is an earth dam located in King and Queen County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Powers Dam
The primary purpose of Powers Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Alvin Powers, Jr. And Brenda Powers Parker (private). It impounds the Market Swamp Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | King and Queen |
| River/Stream | Market Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.73360, -76.90810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Alvin Powers, Jr. and Brenda Powers Parker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA097009 |
| Federal ID | VA097009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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